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Jitiya Vrat Parana 2026: Auspicious Time, Worship Method, and Rules for Breaking Fast
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News18•03-10-2026, 17:01
Jitiya Vrat Parana 2026: Auspicious Time, Worship Method, and Rules for Breaking Fast
- •Jitiya Vrat parana will be observed on Navami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month, Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- •The auspicious time for breaking the fast is after 7:32 AM on October 4.
- •For parana, bathe in Brahma Muhurta, worship Lord Jaimutavahana, and offer prasad.
- •Break the fast by consuming water first, followed by sattvic food; Noni greens and ridge gourd are traditional in many homes.
- •Before breaking the fast, offer donations to a Brahmin or needy person and avoid excessively fried or heavy food.
Key Questions Answered
The Jitiya fast will be broken on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, on the Navami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month after 7:32 AM.
It is customary to break the fast by first consuming water, followed by sattvic food, with many homes following a tradition of eating Noni greens and ridge gourd vegetable.
Jitiya Vrat is traditionally observed by mothers in Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal to pray for the long life and well-being of their children.
